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24 Feb 2025
Expansion of Urgent Dental Care: 700,000 New Appointments to Address NHS Accessibility
The Department of Health and Social Care, along with NHS England, has announced the rollout of 700,000 additional urgent dental appointments in England, following directions issued to integrated care boards...
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17 Feb 2025
Chartered Institute of Housing Conference South West
Rural Services Network Chief Executive Kerry Booth was delighted to be invited to speak at the Chartered Institute of Housing Conference South West last week. A busy two days of...
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17 Feb 2025
Major Expansion in New Town Developments Across Britain
The Prime Minister has unveiled comprehensive plans for a new generation of towns across Britain, marking the largest housebuilding initiative since the post-war era. This ambitious project aims to address...
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17 Feb 2025
Over Two Million Extra NHS Appointments Delivered Early
In a major healthcare milestone, the government has announced that over two million additional NHS appointments have been delivered early, including crucial treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, endoscopy, and diagnostic...
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17 Feb 2025
Geothermal Engineering and NICRE Drive Rural Innovation in Cornwall
A leading developer of UK deep geothermal power and lithium projects in Cornwall has teamed up with the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) to showcase how it is...
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17 Feb 2025
Thousands To Benefit From The Security Of A Safe Home
In a significant move to combat the housing crisis in the UK, the government has announced a £350 million investment aimed at increasing the availability of affordable and social housing,...
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17 Feb 2025
Empowering Rural Youth: Herefordshire’s Employment Hub Launches New Opportunities for Career Development
The Rural Services Network is proud to highlight a remarkable initiative undertaken by one of our members, the Herefordshire Youth Employment Hub. This hub, a new cornerstone for youth engagement...
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11 Feb 2025
Local Government Finance Debate
A recent Local Government Finance Debate, overseen by Madam Deputy Speaker Caroline Nokes, offered a comprehensive platform to discuss the future of local government funding in England. Minister Jim McMahon...
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11 Feb 2025
NPA Highlights Funding Crisis in Rural Pharmacies
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has recently brought to light a critical issue impacting rural communities across rural communities in England, particularly in the South West. Over the past decade,...
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11 Feb 2025
New Report Showcases Community-Led Regeneration of Northumberland’s Rural Areas
A new report highlights how communities in Northumberland are breathing new life into their high streets and town centres by repurposing disused buildings into valuable community assets and housing schemes....
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